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In the 1986 comedy movie, [[The Money Pit]], the house came with a [http://www.imcdb.org/vehicle_29723-Lincoln.html 1929 or 1930 Lincoln L-series 4-door Sport Phaeton] as a part of the purchase. |
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Revision as of 04:21, 25 January 2012
The Lincoln L series was Lincoln's first model.[1] It was built in Detroit, Michigan and was introduced in 1917. The engine offered was a 384.8 in³ (6.3 L) 60° L-head V8.
Before Ford
Henry Leland created the Lincoln car company after leaving Cadillac. After World War I, during which the company made aircraft engines, they came out with the L-series. It was designed by Leland's son-in-law, and the design was thought to be old fashioned.[2] When it finally was produced, it hit hard times from the post war recession.[3]
| Year | Engine | HP | Transmission | Wheelbase | Tire size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1921 | 357.8CID 60° L-head V8 | 81[4] | 3-speed manual | 130 in (3,302 mm) [5] | 23" |
Henry Ford Buys Lincoln(1922-1923)
In financial trouble, Leland sold the company to Henry Ford in 1922 for $8 million.[6] After a few months, he got rid of the Lelands and had his son, Edsel Ford, design a new body for the L-series. Under Ford, the L-series was a robust car. In the first year, hydraulic shock absorbers were added.[7]
| Year | Engine | HP | Transmission | Wheelbase | tire size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1923 | 357.8CID | 90 | 3-speed manual | 136 in (3,454 mm) [8] | 23" |
1924-1926
In 1924, the L-series was given a newer look with such things as a nickel-plated radiator shell. 1925 is identified by the absence of cowl lights. Front and rear bumpers became standard. The smallest L-series was the 2-door, 2-passenger roadster. 1926 was basically the same except for some interior changes.[9]
| Year | Engine | HP | Transmission | Wheelbase | tire size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1925 | 357.8CID V8 | 90 | 3-speed manual[10] | 136 in (3,454 mm) | 23" |
1927-1930
In 1927, the L-series got smaller wheels. Also, 4-wheel mechanical brakes became standard.[11] All instruments were on an oval surface. A larger engine(though no HP increase) came in 1928. 1929 brought safety glass and dual-windshield wipers. 1930 was the last year for the L-series.
| Year | Engine | HP | Transmission | Wheelbase | tire size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1928 | 384.8CID V8 | 90 | 3-speed manual | 136 in (3,454 mm) | 20"[12] |
Pop-culture
In the 1986 comedy movie, The Money Pit, the house came with a 1929 or 1930 Lincoln L-series 4-door Sport Phaeton as a part of the purchase.
References
- ^ Kimes, Beverly (1996). standard catalog of American Cars 1805-1942. Krause publications. ISBN 0-87341-428-4.
- ^ Kimes, Beverly (1996). standard catalog of American Cars 1805-1942. Krause publications. ISBN 0-87341-428-4.
- ^ Mandel, Leon (1982). American Cars. Stewart, Tabori & Chang, Inc. ISBN 0-941734-19-2.
{{cite book}}: Check|isbn=value: checksum (help) - ^ Kimes, Beverly (1996). standard catalog of American Cars 1805-1942. Krause publications. ISBN 0-87341-428-4.
- ^ Kimes, Beverly (1996). standard catalog of American Cars 1805-1942. Krause publications. ISBN 0-87341-428-4.
- ^ Weiss, H. Eugene (2003). Chrysler, Ford, Durant, and Sloan. McFarland. ISBN 0-7864-1611-4.
- ^ Kimes, Beverly (1996). standard catalog of American Cars 1805-1942. Krause publications. ISBN 0-87341-428-4.
- ^ Kimes, Beverly (1996). standard catalog of American Cars 1805-1942. Krause publications. ISBN 0-87341-428-4.
- ^ Kimes, Beverly (1996). standard catalog of American Cars 1805-1942. Krause publications. ISBN 0-87341-428-4.
- ^ Kimes, Beverly (1996). standard catalog of American Cars 1805-1942. Krause publications. ISBN 0-87341-428-4.
- ^ Kimes, Beverly (1996). standard catalog of American Cars 1805-1942. Krause publications. ISBN 0-87341-428-4.
- ^ Kimes, Beverly (1996). standard catalog of American Cars 1805-1942. Krause publications. ISBN 0-87341-428-4.
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